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Cleveland-based metalcore band Affiance takes music videos to another level with their new clip for the track “Fire,” which is on upcoming album Blackout.

The video begins with a warning that notes that all stunts were performed by professionals or under the supervision of professionals. What type of stunts, you ask? Well, midway through “Fire,” members of the band are actually lit on fire as they shred through the hard-hitting song.

When Affiance was in the studio earlier this year, the Cleveland-based metal band brought a video camera along to document the recording process of their upcoming album.

Fans might be surprised to see some of the techniques Affiance used to create the follow-up to 2012′s The Campaign, too.

In one of the behind-the-scenes looks, guitarist Dominic Dickinson takes a power drill to his Charvel Desolation Soloist. Does it survive? You’ll have to watch the clip after the jump to find out. (more…)

Currently in the middle of their own headlining tour in Europe, Cleveland metalcore band Affiance is mere weeks away from the biggest tour of their career, as the group is set to hit the road with metal heavyweights Killswitch Engage and Miss May I this summer.

While there is certainly a lot of traveling on the docket, the chance to play tracks off their latest album The Campaign – and to be able to do it with their upcoming tourmates – marks an exciting time.

Charvel.com recently caught up with Affiance guitarist Brett Wondrak to talk about what lies ahead for the band. (more…)